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José Ferraz de Almeida (The Artist's Father), by José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior, oil, 1884

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José Ferraz de Almeida (The Artist's Father) is a 1884 oil by José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.

When & what style?
1884
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Pinacoteca de São Paulo

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with dark hair and a white beard, wearing a black suit jacket over a white shirt and black bow tie. The background is a light gray color. The subject's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting style is realistic, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and facial features. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's style and techniques, you might want to explore the work of José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior.

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Artist

José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior

José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior (8 May 1850 – 13 November 1899) was a Brazilian artist and designer; one of the first there to paint in the Realistic tradition of Gustave Courbet and Jean-François Millet.

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